How To Fix AA223 - No texts exist for reference asset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 223

• Message text: No texts exist for reference asset

What causes this issue?

No asset text exists in the logon language for asset &V1& &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot propose the asset text in this language.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA223 - No texts exist for reference asset ?

  The SAP error message AA223: No texts exist for reference asset typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are trying to create or modify an asset using a reference asset that does not have any text descriptions associated with it. This can happen during asset creation, transfer, or other asset-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The reference asset you are trying to use does not have any text entries in the asset master data. This could be due to the asset being created without any descriptions or texts.
  Incorrect Reference Asset: The reference asset may not be the correct one, or it may not be set up properly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Asset Accounting settings that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary text information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Reference Asset:
  
  Go to the asset master data (transaction code AS03) and check the reference asset for any missing text entries.
  If the asset does not have any texts, you can add them by navigating to the "Texts" tab and entering the necessary descriptions.
  
  
  
  Create a New Reference Asset:
  
  If the reference asset is not suitable, consider creating a new asset with the required texts and use it as a reference.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for asset texts is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the Asset Accounting configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the Asset Accounting documentation for best practices on asset creation and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA223 error and successfully work with your asset data in SAP.